Method and apparatus for securing a cable shield bond to a cable shield

ABSTRACT

A method and apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation to a cable shield which surrounds a bundle of wires in a cable. The apparatus includes a clamping structure operable for selectively clamping component parts of a cable shield bond therebetween during sequential steps of assembly which include certain cutting, aligning and fastening operations said clamping structure having a quick release to facilitate progress from one operation to another. Devices are provided which cooperate with the clamping structure and perform the various assembly operations in sequential steps on portions of the cable and the component parts of the cable shield bond to effect the assembly thereof. The devices include various tools and punches each having an end shaped for performing the respective forming and assembly operations.

United States Patent 11 1 Neale, Sr.

1 1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A CABLE SHIELD BOND TO A CABLE SHIELD [751 lnventor: Dory ,l. Neale, Sn, St. Petersburg- [73] Assignee: The National Telephone Supply Company, Cleveland, Ohio [22] Filed: Feb. 4, 1974 [21] Appl. No.: 439,555

[52] US. Cl. 29/203 D; 29/203 H'. 29/203 HC [51] Int. Cl. H0lr 19/00 [58] Field of Search 29/203 D, 200 H, 203 H, 29/203 HM. 203 HC, 212 R, 212 D, 628,

[ 1 Apr. 8, 1975 Primary E.ruminerC. W. Lanham Assistant E.runrinerlames R. Duzan Attorney. Agent. or Firm-Fishburn. Gold & Litman [57] ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation to a cable shield which surrounds a bundle of wires in a cable. The apparatus includes a clamping structure operable for selectively clamping component parts of a cable shield bond therebetween during sequential steps of assembly which include certain cutting, aligning and fastening operations said clamping structure having a quick release to facilitate progress from one operation to another. Devices are provided which cooperate with the clamping structure and perform the various assembly operations in sequential steps on portions of the cable and the component parts of the cable shield bond to effect the assembly thereof. The devices include various tools and punches each having an end shaped for performing the respective forming and assembly operations.

7 Claims, 16 Drawing Figures PATENIEDAPR' ems SzLZEI 2 [IF 3 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A CABLE SHIELD BOND TO A CABLE SHIELD The present invention relates to a method and apparatus particularly adapted for use in the assembly of a cable shield bond of the general type shown to form a corrosion resistant electrical connection between cable shield portions of adjacent cables to provide shield continuity at a cable splice or the like. Such splices are generally made in the field whereby the cable shield bond is preferably adapted to be assembled in the field under a variety of conditions and the tool for assembling the cable shield bond is also adapted for use in the field to complete the assembly.

The principal objects of the present invention are: to provide a method and apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation to a cable in sequential steps of assembly; to provide such an apparatus which has a minimum number of moving parts in a clamping device and that is compact in construction; to provide such an apparatus with various tools and punches which perform assembly steps of cutting, aligning and fastening on application of force to the tools and punches; to provide such an apparatus with means to anchor same in place relative to the cable during use of the apparatus to facilitate the assembly of the cable shield bond; to provide such an apparatus which is adapted for hand operation and that is easy and convenient to use in the field; to provide such an apparatus which is inexpensive to construct and use and is durable; and to provide such a method and apparatus which is simple and well adapted for its intended use.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein are set forth by way of illustration and example. certain embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view ofa cable shield bond assembly apparatus mounted on a cable.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the assembly apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the assembly ap' paratus.

FIG. 4 is a section view of the assembly apparatus taken along the line 44, FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary section view of the assembly apparatustaken along the line 5-5 FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for forming holes.

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for aligning cable shield bond portions.

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for fastening portions of the cable shield bond.

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for aligning portions of the cable shield bond.

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for fastening portions of the cable shield bond.

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of a device used in connection with the assembly apparatus for securing the cable shield bond to the cable.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a cable shield bond which is assembled by the assembly apparatus.

FIG. 13 is a section view of the assembled cable shield bond.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the cable shield bond assembly apparatus mounted on a cable with the frame 8 released and swung back to provide access to the por tions on the anvil.

FIG. 15 is a transverse sectional view through the cable shield bond assembly apparatus with a forming tool in place to peen a portion of the bond.

FIG. 16 is a fragmentary side elevational view of the assembly apparatus with the frame locked in released position.

Referring more in detail to the drawings:

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as lim iting but merely as a basis for the claims and as a repre' sentative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriate detailed structure.

The reference numeral 1 designates generally apparatus portion for assembling a cable shield bond 2 to a cable shield 3 that is part of a cable 4, such as a telephone cable. having a bundle of wires 5 therein. The illustrated cable 4 is conventional, as for example. the cable 4 has a sheath 6 forming a weather resistant enclosure for the shield 3 and wires 5 and the sheath 6 may be a synthetic plastic resin such as polyethylene or other suitable material and the shield 3 is a suitable strip of metal such as aluminum wrapped in a spiral around the bundle of conductor wires 5.

The tool 1 includes a clamping structure, designated by the numeral 7, which is operable to selectively and firmly hold portions of the cable shield bond 2 and the cable 4 during sequential assembly steps. Preferably. the clamping structure 7 is adapted for quick release of the clamped portions after each assembly step. The clamping structure 7 includes a base member 7' having a support or frame structure 8 mounted thereon. In the illustrated structure the frame structure 8 is generally U-shaped having a pair of spaced apart legs 9 and 10 and a bight portion 11 extending therebetween. The legs 9 and 10 depend from the bight II and are in generally parallel relation with each of the legs having a free end 12 and 13 respectively with at least one of the legs connected to the base 7'. The frame 8 is adapted to support portions of the clamping structure 7 in spaced apart relation.

In the illustrated structure. the clamping structure 7 includes an elongate member 15 suitably supported by the frame 8 and as illustrated. has exterior screw threads 16 which are in threaded engagement with a threaded bore 17 extending through the bight portion 11 wherein the member 15 is movable relative to the frame 8 by rotating the member 15 relative thereto. In the illustrated structure, the member 15 has opposed ends 18 and 19 with a portion of the member adjacent the end l8 having a plurality of opposed flat sections 20 thereon with the flats 20 forming a polygonal shape for a purpose to be later described. Preferably a portion of the member 15 adjacent the end 19 is not threaded and forms a clamping head. As shown, the member 15 is comprised of a bushing member 23 having a shank 24 which is rotatably received in a bore 25 through a sleeve 26 which has the exterior screw threads 16. The bushing member 23 has a shoulder 27 adjacent to its end 19 and the shank 24 is provided with a keeper member 27' wherein the sleeve 26 is retained on the shank 24 between the shoulder 27 and the keeper 27.

The apparatus 1 is provided with suitable means which cooperate with the frame 8 and the member to form the clamping structure 7. In this regard, the base 7' is provided with an anvil portion or member 28 adjacent to the ends 12 and 13 of the legs 9 and 10. As illustrated, the anvil 28 extends between the spaced legs 9 and 10 which provide an access to a work engaging surface 29 facing generally toward the end 19 of the member 15. Any suitable means of securing the base 7' and the anvil 28 to the frame 8 can be used but it is preferred that it be in such a manner that the end 19 is movable relative to the anvil 28. As illustrated. the anvil 28 is hinged on the leg 10 by having a hinge pin 30 cooperatively interengaging portions of the leg 10 and bearing blocks 30' extending upwardly from an edge of the anvil 28 permitting pivoting movement of the frame 8. The edge of the anvil 28 opposite the hinged edge is provided with means which selectively secure the leg 9 to the anvil 28 so that the frame 8 is normally retained in non-moving or non-pivoting relation to the anvil 28. The means can be toggle type fastener or any other suitable device and as shown, the leg 9 is sized to be received between a pair of spaced apart upstanding support members 32 on the edge of the anvil 28. The support members 32 and the leg 9 have alignable slots 33 and 34, respectively, therethrough which when in alignment are adapted to receive a lock member 35 therein for selectively retaining the frame 8 in non-pivoting relation to the anvil 28. The lock member 35 is pivoted or hinged at one end thereof to one of the support members 32 as with a pin 36 extending through a bore 37 through one of the support members 32 and an opening 38 through the lock member 35. Suitable means are provided to present resistance to the hinging or pivoting movement of the lock member 35 when same moves from within the slots 33 and 34 to permit the frame 8 to pivot about the hinge pin 30. As shown, a ball or other suitable member 39 is retaining in a bore 40 in the other support member 32 and is biased or loaded with a spring 41 which is retained in the bore 40 by a member such as a friction fit pin 42 or set screw. The spring loaded ball 39 is operable to engage a recess 43 in the lock member 35 when same is in the locking position providing the resistance to opening movement until a predetermined opening force is applied to the lock member 35. The hinged mounting of the frame 8 provides quick release therefor when the lock member 35 is released from the slots 33 and 34. Preferably the anvil 28 has a bore 46 therethrough generally normal to the work surface 29. it is desirable that the surface on the end 19 and a portion of the work surface 29 be generally concave for a purpose to be later described.

It is desirable to provide the apparatus 1 with suitable means to anchor or help hold same on the cable 4 during use of the apparatus whereby the cable 4 provides support therefor. The base member 7' includes a tongue 49 extending from an edge 48 of the anvil 28 which has opposed edges 47 and 48 extending between the legs 9 and 10. The tongue 49 is defined by a plurality of surfaces converging toward an end 50 of the tongue 49 with the converging shape of the tongue 49 permitting easy insertion thereof between the cable shield 3 and the wires 5 or wrapping thereof helping to anchor the apparatus on the cable 4. Preferably the tongue 49 has a transversely concave surface 50' contoured to provide greater contact with the wires 5 or wrapping thereof and the tongue 49. Also, the tongue 49 has a transversely convex surface 50" to engage the inner disposed surface of the cable sheath 6 or cable shield 3 to facilitate insertion of the tonguev The base 7', as illustrated, is also provided with a handle member 5! extending from the edge 47 and being adapted to rest on the wires 5 or wrapping thereof of a section of the cable where the cable sheath has been removed adjacent to a splice not shown) formed between adjacent cable ends. The handle 51 is adapted for hand engagement for manipulation of the tool 1 and to facilitate inserting the tongue 49 between the wires 5 or wrapping thereof and the cable shield 3. Preferably a suitable clamp member is provided to secure the handle 51 to the bundle of wires 5 for added restraint and support of the apparatus 1. Any suitable form of clamp can be used and as illustrated, the clamp includes a flexible member or strap 52 which is adapted to wrap around the bundle of wires 5 and the handle 51 and having suitable securing means such as a power clamp 52' thereon to hold the handle 51 in firm engagement with the bundle of wires 5. A second handle 53 can also be provided to aid in stabilization of the apparatus. The handle 53 as illustrated is secured to one of the legs 9 or 10 and protrudes therefrom and is generally normal thereto. The handle 53 can be secured to the leg in any suitable manner and as illustrated the handle has a threaded end 54 which threadably engages a hole 54' in the leg 9 for removably securing same to the frame 8.

The apparatus 1 is provided with means which cooperate with the clamping structure 7 which is operable to perform certain assembly operations on the cable shield bond 2 and the cable 4, such as aligning, fastening and cutting operations. Any suitable means can be employed and as illustrated, the member 15 is provided with suitable guide means which is illustrated as an axial bore 55 extending through the bushing 23 co-axial with the bore 25 and the bore 46 and generally normal to the surface 29. A plurality of devices or tools are provided for effecting the aligning, fastening and cutting operations with each having a shank portion 59 of substantially the same diameter and receivable through the bore 55 with each of the devices having a free end suitably shaped to perform the various assembly operations in sequential steps.

In the particular form shown, six devices are provided and are numbered 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65. The device 60 is a punch and has an end 67 sized and shaped to fit snugly in the bore 46 to form a punch arrangement operable to form holes upon application of force, such as with a hammer to the other end of the device 60. As illustrated, the end 67 is concave to provide a cutting edge. The device 60 and the devices 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65 are provided with handle members 68 on the free ends thereof, which are illustrated as enlarged and knurled diametral portions, to facilitate withdrawal of the devices from the bore 55 after use. The device 61 is an aligning tool and has an end 69 with a two-step decreased diameter portion including the smaller diameter portion 70 and the larger diameter portion 71. The device 62 is a forming tool and has an end 73 suitably formed or shaped to deform or peen certain portions of the cable shield bond upon application of force to the handle end thereof. The device 63 is an aligning tool having an end 74 which preferably has a two-step reduced diameter portion which includes a small diameter portion 75 on the end thereof and a larger diameter portion 76 between same and the shank of the aligning tool 63. The device 64 is a forming tool having an end 78 operable to deform or peen certain portions of the cable shield bond upon application of force to the other end of the forming tool 64. It is to be noted that the tools 62 and 64 are similar with each having a shoulder 73' and 78' respectively between the forming ends 73 and 78 and the shanks to form the peen areas. The device 65 is a driving punch having a work engaging end 79 adapted to engage a fastener for securing the cable shield bond to the cable sheath as described below.

The cable shield bond 2 in the illustrated structure includes a contact structure 81 comprised of a pair of opposed contact members 82 and 83 with the contact member 82 having a tubular shank 84 projecting therefrom and receivable through an opening 85 through the contact member 83. The cable shield 3 is interposed between the contact members 82 and 83 and has a through opening 86 receiving the shank 84 therethrough wherein the contact members 82 and 83 are secured together in electrical contact and clamping relation to the cable shield 3. As illustrated, the free end of the shank 84 is peened or otherwise formed to have a peened portion 87 overlying the outer disposed surface of the contact member 83 to secure same in contacting relation to the cable shield 3. The cable shield bond 2 is also provided with a clamping structure 88 which is adapted to secure a pair of opposed sealing members 89 in sealing engagement with the cable shield 3 peripherally outwardly of the contact members 82 and 83 preventing the entry of air and moisture to the electrical contact areas of the contact members 82 and 83 and the cable shield 3. As illustrated, each of the seal members 89 has an opening 94 therethrough that is positioned in axial alignment with an axial opening 90 through the shank 84. The clamping structure 88 includes a pair of opposed clamp members 91 and 92 with the clamp member 92 having a shank 93 projecting therefrom and being receivable through openings 94 through each of the seal members 89 and the opening 90 and an opening 95 through the clamp member 9l. Preferably. the shank 93 is hollow or has an opening 93 adjacent to the free end thereof and is adapted to be peened or otherwise formed to have a peened portion 96 overlying the exterior surface of the clamp member 91 and secure the seal members 89 in sealing engagement with a cable shield 3. It is desirable to support the cable shield bond 2 on the cable 4 and in this regard a tongue 98 is cut or otherwise formed on the cable sheath 6 and projects therefrom A hole 99 is cut or otherwise formed through the tongue 98 and the cable shield bond 2 is suitably secured to the sheath 6 such as by having a drive screw 100 extend through the hole 99 and into the hollow portion of the shank 93 and is suitably driven into the shank 93 to secure the tongue between the exterior surface of the clamp member 92 and the head of the drive screw 100.

The present invention is more fully understood by a description of the operation thereof. After the splice is effected between the opposed cable ends, a tongue 101 preferably is cut or otherwise formed on the cable shield 3 and the tongue 98 is suitably formed on the sheath 6 wherein the tongues 98 and 101 are arranged one over the other. The apparatus 1 is mounted on the cable 4 by inserting the tongue 49 between the cable shield 3 and the wires 5 or wrapping thereof and the clamp 52 secures or anchors the handle 51 and thereby the apparatus 1 to the bundle of wires 5.

The tongue 98 and the tongue 10] of the cable shield 3 are placed on the work surface 29 and the member 15 is screwed down wherein the end 19 is in engagement with the tongue 98 clamping the tongues between the end 19 and the work surface 29. It is to be noted that a wrench (not shown) such as a ratchet wrench may be used to screw the member 15 down by having the wrench engage the flats 20 and that because the shank 24 is rotatably received in the bore 25 of the sleeve 26 portions of the cable shield bond and the cable 4 can be clamped between the surface 29 and end 19 without the end 19 turning against same. The punch 60 is inserted through the bore 55 with the end 67 thereof engaging the tongue 98 and upon application of force, such as with a hammer, to the other end of the punch 60 the hole 99 and the opening 76 are formed through the tongues 98 and 101 respectively. The tongue 98 can now be secured in an out of the way position, such as by bending same back over the cable sheath 6 and securing same with a piece of tape 102 in the out of way position. To eliminate the need for screwing the member 15 in an out sufficient distances to provide clearance, the lock member 35 may be released after each operation to permit hinging movement of the frame 8 relative to the anvil 28 to provide work clearance and upon completion of an assembly operation, the lock member 35 can be reinserted in the slots 33 and 34 wherein the apparatus 1 is ready for the next operation. The shank 84 of the contact member 82 is inserted through the cable shield opening 86 and is placed on the work engaging surface 29. It is to be noted that the exterior surfaces of the contact member 82 and 83 and the clamp members 91 and 92 are generally convex wherein the concave surfaces of the anvil 28 and end 19 provide increased engagement and help hold the contact members and clamp members in clamped engagement during the assembly steps. The device 61 has the smaller portion extending into the opening 90 and the contact member 83 is positioned on the larger diameter portion 71 by receiving same through the opening after the device 61 is inserted through the bore 55. The device 61 holds the contact members 82 and 83 in alignment while the member 15 is screwed down to clamp same between the work surface 29 and the end 19. After clamping, the device 61 is withdrawn and the device 62 is inserted through the bore 55 with the device 62 having the end 73 suitably formed with the shoulder 73' to deform or peen the end of the shank 84 over thereby forming the peen 87 and securing the cable shield 3 between the contact members. Peening is effected by applying force to the device 62, such as with a hammer striking the upper end of the device 62 and the end 73 is sized to fit in the opening to prevent decreasing the size thereof during peenmg.

After peening, the member 15 is screwed out to relieve the clamping force and the lock member 35 is released to permit the pivoting movement after which one seal member 89 is mounted on the shank 93 by having same extend through the opening 94 and the contact structure 81 is mounted on the shank 93 by having the shank extend through the opening 90. It is to be noted that the shank 93 can be provided with a plurality of ribs or protuberances 105 adjacent the inner disposed surface of the clamp member 92 with a dimension slightly larger than the diameter of the opening 90 so that the ribs 105 penetrate the surface of the opening 90 to insure good electrical contact therebetween. If the ribs 105 are provided the member can be screwed in with the clamp member 92, the one seal member 89 and the contact structure 81 between the end 19 and work engaging surface to urge the shank 93 through the opening 90 after which the member 15 is screwed out the the frame 8 is released. The device 63 is inserted through the bore 55 and the clamp member 91 and the other seal member 89 is placed on the end 74 of the punch 63 by inserting the large portion 76 through the opening 95 and the opening 94 and the smaller portion 75 is received in the hollow portionof the shank 93 to align the clamp member 91 and the seal member 89 with the contact structure 8!, the one seal member 89 and the clamp member 92. The frame is pivoted and retained in non-pivoting relation by the lock member 35 and the member 15 is screwed down urging the clamp members 91 and 92 toward one another and into clamping engagement with the seal members 89 and contact structure after which the device 63 is withdrawn, which may be facilitated by use of the handle 68. The device 64 is then inserted through the bore 55 with the end 78 sized to be received in the hollow portion 93' of the shank 93 and upon application of force to the upper end of the device 64, the end of the shank 93 engages the shoulder 78' on the device 64 and is peened over to form the peen 96 and secure the clamp members 91 and 92 in clamping engagement to the seal members 89 and the contact structure 81. The end 78 is sized to fit in the opening 93' to prevent same from becoming smaller during peening. it is important during clamping of the clamping structure 88 that the seal members be deformed sufficiently to provide a seal against the cable shield 3. In this regard, the member 15 is screwed down until about l/l6 inch of the seal members 89 extends outwardly of the peripheral edges of the respective clamp members 91 and 92. After the peen 96 is formed the member 15 is screwed out and the lock member 35 is released to allow pivoting of the frame 8 so that the tongue 89, after the tape is removed, can be moved wherein the hole 99 is in alignment with the hollow portion of the shank 93. The drive screw 100 is inserted through the hole 99 and into the hollow portion of the shank 93 after which the frame 8 is pivoted and the lock member 35 re-secures the anvil to the frame 8 and the member 15 is screwed down to hold the drive screw in place after which the device 65 is inserted through the bore 55 and upon application of force to the free end ofthe device 65, the drive screw is driven into the shank 93 securing the cable shield bond 2 to the tongue 98. The member 15 can be unscrewed and the frame 8 pivoted after release of the lock member 35 to release the cable shield bond 2 from between the legs 9 and 10. The apparatus 1 is then removed from the cable 4. It is to be understood that a similar cable shield bond is secured to the cable shield of the other cable (not shown) of the splice and that a conductor 106 electrically connects the cable shield bonds.

lt is to be understood that while I have illustrated and described certain forms of my invention, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown.

I claim:

1. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprisa. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface;

bv a frame structure mounted on said base member;

c. an elongated member mounted on said frame structure and having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end;

d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and slectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof;

e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface;

f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning assembling operations thereon;

g. a hinge connecting said frame structure to said base member whereby said frame structure is selectively swingable relative to said work engaging surface to move said elongate member from a position over said work engaging surface for access to portions of a cable shield bond on said work engaging surface;

b. means cooperatively interengaging portions of said base member and said frame structure to secure same in non-moving relation to said work engaging surface.

2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein:

a. said elongate member being threaded and being in threaded engagement with said frame whereby relative rotation of said frame structure and said elongate member effects relative movement between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end, movement of said elongate member end toward said work engaging surface effects clamping of the portions of said cable shield bond between said elongate member end and said work engaging surface.

3. The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein:

a. an elongate bushing is rotatably mounted in the bore of said elongate member and has a through bore coaxially of said elongate member, said bushing having a head forming the clamping end of said elongate member;

b. said device elongate and extending through said bushing bore and guided thereby when engaging portions of a cable shield bond.

4. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising;

a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface;

b. a frame structure mounted on said base member;

c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end;

d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof;

e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface;

f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon;

g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface;

h. means cooperating with said base member and portions of said cable for selectively anchoring said anvil and said frame structure thereto;

. an opening through said anvil with said opening being generally coaxial with said bore; and

j. one of said devices having a free end sized to fit in said opening whereby said one device is a punch and is operable for forming a hole through a cable shield and a cable sheath.

5. The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said anchor means including:

a. a tongue member extending from said anvil, said tongue member having surfaces defining same converging away from said anvil to a free end, one of said tongue surfaces being generally concave and engaging portions of said cable, said tongue being operable for insertion between portions of said cable;

b. a handle extending from said anvil in a direction generally opposite said tongue; and

c. a clamp for engaging portions of said handle and portions of said cable selectively securing said handle to said cable portion.

6. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising:

a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface;

b. a frame structure mounted on said base member;

c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions ofa cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end;

d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof;

e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface;

f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon;

g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface;

h. said elongate member being threaded and being in threaded engagement with said frame whereby relative rotation of said frame structure and said elongate member effects relative movement between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end, movement of said elongate member end toward said work engaging surface effects clamping of the portions of said cable shield bond between said elongate member end and said work engaging surface; and

i. said work engaging surface and said elongate member end being opposed and having concave surface portions.

7. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising:

a. a base member. said base member having a work engaging surface;

b. a frame structure mounted on said base member;

c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end;

d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof;

e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface;

f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon;

g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface;

h. said frame structure having a pair of spaced apart legs with each said leg having a free end;

i. a hinge securing one of said legs of said frame structure to said base member whereby said frame structure is selectively movable relative to said anvil changing the spacing between said work engaging surfaces and said elongate member end; and

j. means cooperatively interengaging portions of said base member and said other leg normally retaining said frame structure in non-moving relation to said anvil. 

1. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising: a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface; b. a frame structure mounted on said base member; c. an elongated member mounted on said frame structure and having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end; d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and slectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof; e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface; f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning assembling operations thereon; g. a hinge connecting said frame structure to said base member whereby said frame structure is selectively swingable relative to said work engaging surface to move said elongate member from a position over said work engaging surface for access to portions of a cable shield bond on said work engaging surface; h. means cooperatively interengaging portions of said base member and said frame structure to secure same in non-moving relation to said work engaging surface.
 2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said elongate member being threaded and being in threaded engagement with said frame whereby relative rotation of said frame structure and said elongate member effects relative movement between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end, movement of said elongate member end toward said work engaging surface effects clamping of the portions of said cable shield bond between said elongate member end and said work engaging surface.
 3. The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. an elongate bushing is rotatably mounted in the bore of said elongate member and has a through bore coaxially of said elongate member, said bushing having a head forming the clamping end of said elongate member; b. said device elongate and extending through said bushing bore and guided thereby when engaging portions of a cable shield bond.
 4. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising; a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface; b. a frame structure mounted on said base member; c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end; d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof; e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface; f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon; g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface; h. means cooperating with said base member and portions of said cable for selectively anchoring said anvil and said frame structure thereto; i. an opening through said anvil with said opening being generally coaxial with said bore; and j. one of said devices having a free end sized to fit in said opening whereby said one device is a punch and is operable for forming a hole through a cable shield and a cable sheath.
 5. The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said anchor means including: a. a tongue member extending from said anvil, said tongue member having surfaces defining same converging away from said anvil to a free end, one of said tongue surfaces being generally concave and engaging portions of said cable, said tongue being operable for insertion between portions of said cable; b. a handle extending from said anvil in a direction generally opposite said tongue; and c. a clamp for engaging portions of said handle and portions of said cable selectively securing said handle to said cable portion.
 6. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising: a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface; b. a frame structure mounted on said base member; c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end; d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof; e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface; f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon; g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface; h. said elongate member being threaded and being in threaded engagement with said frame whereby relative rotation of said frame structure and said elongate member effects relative movement between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end, movement of said elongate member end toward said work engaging surface effects clamping of the portions of said cable shield bond between said elongate member end and said work engaging surface; and i. said work engaging surface and said elongate member end being opposed and having concave surface portions.
 7. An apparatus for securing a cable shield bond in shield continuity relation on a cable, said tool comprising: a. a base member, said base member having a work engaging surface; b. a frame structure mounted on said base member; c. an elongate member mounted on said frame structure, said elongate member having an end movable relative to and normally spaced from said work engaging surface, said elongate member cooperating with said base member forming a clamping structure for selectively engaging and clamping portions of a cable shield bond between said work engaging surface and said elongate member end; d. a plurality of devices cooperating with said clamping structure and selectively engaging portions of said cable shield bond for effecting assembly thereof; e. said elongate member having a through bore with an axis generally normal to said work engaging surface; f. said devices each having a shank receivable through said bore and with certain of said devices each having a free end thereof shaped for engaging portions of said cable shield bond and performing aligning and assembling operations thereon; g. said base member including an anvil with a surface of said anvil being said work engaging surface; h. said frame structure having a pair of spaced apart legs with each said leg having a free end; i. a hinge securing one of said legs of said frame structure to said base member whereby said frame structure is selectively movable relative to said anvil changing the spacing between said work engaging surfaces and said elongate member end; and j. means cooperatively interengaging portions of said base member and said other leg normally retaining said frame structure in non-moving relation to said anvil. 